Random House New Releases - Photography - Subjects & Themes - Celebrations & Eventshttp://www.randomhouse.com/category/www.randomhouse.com2006-03-13T11:23:00-05:00Awkward Family Postcards by Doug Chernackwww.randomhouse.com<a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780804186490"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9780804186490" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780804186490">Awkward Family Postcards</a> 35 Cards<br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=113527">Mike Bender</a> and <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=116286">Doug Chernack</a></h3><b>Non-traditional book</b>0 | Potter Style | Humor - Topic - Family; Humor - Form - Pictorial; Photography - Subjects & Themes - Celebrations & Events | <b>$9.95</b> | 978-0-8041-8649-0 (0-8041-8649-9)<p>With 35 of the most hilariously embarrassing and relatable moments from the <i>Awkward Family Photo</i> series, this compact postcard book offers yet another way to share the most cringe-worthy family moments captured on film.</p><br clear="all">http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=97808041864902014-10-14T00:30:00-05:00The New Art of Capturing Love by Thea Doddswww.randomhouse.com<a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780804185240"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9780804185240" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780804185240">The New Art of Capturing Love</a> The Essential Guide to Lesbian and Gay Wedding Photography<br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=186877">Kathryn Hamm</a> and <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=186878">Thea Dodds</a></h3><b>eBook</b>, 224 pages | Amphoto Books | Photography - Subjects & Themes - Celebrations & Events; Reference - Weddings; Social Science - Gay Studies | <b>$19.99</b> | 978-0-8041-8524-0 (0-8041-8524-7)<p><b>The first guide to posing and sensitively capturing same-sex couples on their big day,&#160;<i>The New Art of Capturing Love</i>&#160;equips semi-pro and professional wedding photographers to enter the exciting new LGBT wedding photography market.</b><br><br>With nearly half of the states in the US (and 13 countries) currently recognizing same-sex partnerships, the market for LGBT weddings is poised for explosive growth, offering great opportunity for today's wedding photographers. But capturing portraits in this new market requires a new approach to posing, which until now has been nearly exclusively oriented toward pairing a larger man in black with a smaller woman in white. What works for Jack and Jill won't necessarily work for Jack and Michael, let alone Jill and Louise.&#160;<i>The New Art of Capturing Love</i>rewrites these traditional techniques, giving photographers the tools to create flattering, emotion-filled images for any couple in today's dynamic wedding market.</p><br clear="all">http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=97808041852402014-05-06T00:30:00-05:00The New Art of Capturing Love by Thea Doddswww.randomhouse.com<a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780804185233"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9780804185233" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780804185233">The New Art of Capturing Love</a> The Essential Guide to Lesbian and Gay Wedding Photography<br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=186877">Kathryn Hamm</a> and <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=186878">Thea Dodds</a></h3><b>Trade Paperback</b>, 224 pages | Amphoto Books | Photography - Subjects & Themes - Celebrations & Events; Reference - Weddings; Social Science - Gay Studies | <b>$24.99</b> | 978-0-8041-8523-3 (0-8041-8523-9)<p><b>The first guide to posing and sensitively capturing same-sex couples on their big day, <i>The New Art of Capturing Love</i> equips semi-pro and professional wedding photographers to enter the exciting new LGBT wedding photography market.<br></b><br>These are exciting times for marriage equality<b>&mdash;</b>but capturing memorable LGBTQ portraits requires a novel approach to posing, which until now has been nearly exclusively oriented toward pairing a taller man in black with a smaller woman in white. What works for Jack and Jill won&rsquo;t necessarily work for Jack and Michael, let alone Jill and Louise.&#160;<i>The New Art of Capturing Love</i>&#160;shatters the &ldquo;old standards&rdquo; of wedding and engagement photography by showing how inappropriate they can be for today&rsquo;s diverse couples, then shares easy-to-implement poses and techniques that can be applied to any couple (and wedding party), no matter their orientations, to create lasting memories.<br><br> &#160; &#160; &#160; Featuring a collection of more than 180 same-sex portraits from 46 photographers, this guide is proudly the first&mdash;and most comprehensive&mdash;of its kind. Whether you are a wedding photographer looking to enter this burgeoning market, or a gay or lesbian couple looking <br> for visual inspiration, these gorgeous images will both instruct and inspire.</p><br clear="all">http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=97808041852332014-05-06T00:30:00-05:00Cherry Blossoms by Ron Bluntwww.randomhouse.com<a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781426213434"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9781426213434" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781426213434">Cherry Blossoms</a> The Official Book of the National Cherry Blossom Festival<br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=157766">Ann McClellan</a><br> <b>Photographed by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=152307">Ron Blunt</a></h3><b>Trade Paperback</b>, 224 pages | National Geographic | Photography - Subjects & Themes - Celebrations & Events; Photography - Travel; Family & Relationships - Parenting | <b>$19.99</b> | 978-1-4262-1343-4 (1-4262-1343-3)<p>The book will feature approximately 15,000 words of text outlining the origins and the history of the Cherry Blossom Festival and will be illustrated with some historical photography showing the festival's evolution over the years. The majority of photographs will come from award-winning photographer Ron Blunt, whose work can be viewed at the following website: http://www.ronbluntphoto.com/.<br><br>This book will be a stunningly beautiful record of the nation's biggest springtime festival and an object d'art to grace coffee tables around the globe with a beautiful memory of the beauty and fragility of spring. As the 100th anniversary of the National Cherry Blossom Festival approaches in the Spring of 2012, millions of people from across the country will gather to revel in the beauty of the Cherry Blossoms. This book will provide more depth to the visitor's experience and will serve as a valuable keepsake from the festival for years to come. Capturing the true essence of spring, Blunt's striking photography will also allow those who are unable to travel to the festival the chance to experience the splendor of the blooming cherry blossoms through his photography.<br><br>This richly illustrated commemorative book will be the perfect gift for all those who desire to celebrate this nationally recognized event.</p><br clear="all">http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=97814262134342014-02-18T00:30:00-05:00National Geographic Angry Birds Seasons by Peter Vesterbackawww.randomhouse.com<a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781426211812"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9781426211812" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781426211812">National Geographic Angry Birds Seasons</a> A Festive Flight Into the World's Happiest Holidays and Celebrations<br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=161207">Amy Briggs</a><br> <b>Foreword by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=161208">Peter Vesterbacka</a></h3><b>Trade Paperback</b>, 160 pages | National Geographic | Humor - Form - Trivia; Social Science - Holidays (non-religious); Photography - Subjects & Themes - Celebrations & Events | <b>$13.95</b> | 978-1-4262-1181-2 (1-4262-1181-3)<p>Circle the globe with National Geographic and the Angry Birds as the lovable characters discover and partake in the world's greatest holidays, festivals, and celebrations. The birds will celebrate the Chinese New Year in Beijing before traveling to Venice, Italy for Carnival. The Angry Birds--and readers--will learn all about cultural traditions around the world and come to understand the rituals and customs that go along with celebrating the biggest events of the year. Archival and modern National Geographic photography will accompany the text, and "Festive Facts" will give the book a distinctive visual style that is unique to National Geographic. This is the fifth book that National Geographic and Angry Birds creator, Rovio, have partnered on to bring education and entertainment to readers of every age.</p><br clear="all">http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=97814262118122014-01-07T00:30:00-05:00National Geographic Angry Birds Seasons by Peter Vesterbackawww.randomhouse.com<a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781426212864"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9781426212864" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781426212864">National Geographic Angry Birds Seasons</a> A Festive Flight Into the World's Happiest Holidays and Celebrations<br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=161207">Amy Briggs</a><br> <b>Foreword by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=161208">Peter Vesterbacka</a></h3><b>Hardcover</b>, 160 pages | National Geographic | Humor - Form - Trivia; Social Science - Holidays (non-religious); Photography - Subjects & Themes - Celebrations & Events | <b>$22.95</b> | 978-1-4262-1286-4 (1-4262-1286-0)<p>Circle the globe with National Geographic and the Angry Birds as the lovable characters discover and partake in the world's greatest holidays, festivals, and celebrations. 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This is the fifth book that National Geographic and Angry Birds creator, Rovio, have partnered on to bring education and entertainment to readers of every age.</p><br clear="all">http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=97814262128642014-01-07T00:30:00-05:00The Design Aglow Posing Guide for Wedding Photography by Lena Hydewww.randomhouse.com<a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780385344791"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9780385344791" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780385344791">The Design Aglow Posing Guide for Wedding Photography</a> 100 Modern Ideas for Photographing Engagements, Brides, Wedding Couples, and Wedding Parties<br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=165907">Lena Hyde</a></h3><b>eBook</b>, 224 pages | Amphoto Books | Photography - Portraits; Photography - Reference; Photography - Subjects & Themes - Celebrations & Events | <b>$14.99</b> | 978-0-385-34479-1 (0-385-34479-1)<p>Refresh your toolbox with modern poses your clients will love<br>&#160;<br>Whether you&rsquo;re shooting your first wedding or are a seasoned professional, the formal portrait session can be one of the toughest parts of photographing a wedding. Faced with tight timelines, unpredictable lighting, and clients eager for stylish, flattering portraits, it&rsquo;s critical to come prepared with a toolbox of fresh, modern poses. Happily, Design Aglow&rsquo;s 100 ideas for posing engaged couples, brides, brides and grooms, and bridal parties will help you approach each session brimming with confidence and creative ideas.<br><br>Design Aglow&rsquo;s style-savvy approach has resonated with photographers (and their clients) everywhere. This curated collection reflects their modern sensibility, with poses from industry superstars such as KT Merry, bobbi+mike, Elizabeth Messina, Jessica Lorren, Milou + Olin, Paul Johnson, Lisa Lefkowitz, Anna Kuperberg, and more. You&rsquo;ll also get tips on directing your subjects, easy follow-up shots for each setup, and behind-the-scenes lighting information. <br><br>Both eye candy and practical reference tool, The Design Aglow Posing Guide for Wedding Photography will inspire novices and experts alike to &ldquo;wake up&rdquo; their style and take beautiful portraits today&rsquo;s brides and grooms will love.</p><br clear="all">http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=97803853447912013-12-17T00:30:00-05:00The Design Aglow Posing Guide for Wedding Photography by Lena Hydewww.randomhouse.com<a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780385344784"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9780385344784" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780385344784">The Design Aglow Posing Guide for Wedding Photography</a> 100 Modern Ideas for Photographing Engagements, Brides, Wedding Couples, and Wedding Parties<br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=165907">Lena Hyde</a></h3><b>Trade Paperback</b>, 224 pages | Amphoto Books | Photography - Portraits; Photography - Reference; Photography - Subjects & Themes - Celebrations & Events | <b>$21.99</b> | 978-0-385-34478-4 (0-385-34478-3)<p>Refresh your toolbox with modern poses your clients will love<br>&#160;<br>Whether you&rsquo;re shooting your first wedding or are a seasoned professional, the formal portrait session can be one of the toughest parts of photographing a wedding. Faced with tight timelines, unpredictable lighting, and clients eager for stylish, flattering portraits, it&rsquo;s critical to come prepared with a toolbox of fresh, modern poses. Happily, Design Aglow&rsquo;s 100 ideas for posing engaged couples, brides, brides and grooms, and bridal parties will help you approach each session brimming with confidence and creative ideas.<br><br>Design Aglow&rsquo;s style-savvy approach has resonated with photographers (and their clients) everywhere. This curated collection reflects their modern sensibility, with poses from industry superstars such as KT Merry, bobbi+mike, Elizabeth Messina, Jessica Lorren, Milou + Olin, Paul Johnson, Lisa Lefkowitz, Anna Kuperberg, and more. You&rsquo;ll also get tips on directing your subjects, easy follow-up shots for each setup, and behind-the-scenes lighting information. <br><br>Both eye candy and practical reference tool, The Design Aglow Posing Guide for Wedding Photography will inspire novices and experts alike to &ldquo;wake up&rdquo; their style and take beautiful portraits today&rsquo;s brides and grooms will love.</p><br clear="all">http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=97803853447842013-12-17T00:30:00-05:00Awkward Family Holiday Photos by Doug Chernackwww.randomhouse.com<a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780307888143"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9780307888143" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780307888143">Awkward Family Holiday Photos</a> <br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=113527">Mike Bender</a> and <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=116286">Doug Chernack</a></h3><b>eBook</b>, 208 pages | Three Rivers Press | Humor - Topic - Family; Humor - Form - Pictorial; Photography - Subjects & Themes - Celebrations & Events | <b>$11.99</b> | 978-0-307-88814-3 (0-307-88814-2)<p><b>From the authors of the <i>New York Times </i>bestsellers <i>Awkward Family Photos </i>and <i>Awkward Family Pet Photos </i>comes a celebration of those special times throughout the year when our families embarrass us the most . . . the holidays.</b><br><br>Holidays. They&rsquo;re those momentous occasions when we gather with family to eat, drink, celebrate, and, of course, pose for photographs. From Mom&rsquo;s homemade Halloween costumes to re-creating a Nativity scene for the Christmas card to that overly patriotic uncle who literally wears the flag on the Fourth, holidays make for humiliating memories that we carry in our hearts for years to come. Whether your family loves Valentine&rsquo;s Day, St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day, Easter, July Fourth, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Hanukkah, this book pays homage to all of the holidays&rsquo; most uncomfortable moments.</p><br clear="all">http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=97803078881432013-10-29T00:30:00-05:00Awkward Family Holiday Photos by Doug Chernackwww.randomhouse.com<a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780307888136"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9780307888136" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780307888136">Awkward Family Holiday Photos</a> <br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=113527">Mike Bender</a> and <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=116286">Doug Chernack</a></h3><b>Trade Paperback</b>, 208 pages | Three Rivers Press | Humor - Topic - Family; Humor - Form - Pictorial; Photography - Subjects & Themes - Celebrations & Events | <b>$15.00</b> | 978-0-307-88813-6 (0-307-88813-4)<p><b>From the authors of the <i>New York Times </i>bestsellers <i>Awkward Family Photos </i>and <i>Awkward Family Pet Photos </i>comes a celebration of those special times throughout the year when our families embarrass us the most . . . the holidays.</b><br><br>Holidays. They&rsquo;re those momentous occasions when we gather with family to eat, drink, celebrate, and, of course, pose for photographs. From Mom&rsquo;s homemade Halloween costumes to re-creating a Nativity scene for the Christmas card to that overly patriotic uncle who literally wears the flag on the Fourth, holidays make for humiliating memories that we carry in our hearts for years to come. Whether your family loves Valentine&rsquo;s Day, St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day, Easter, July Fourth, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Hanukkah, this book pays homage to all of the holidays&rsquo; most uncomfortable moments.</p><br clear="all">http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=97803078881362013-10-29T00:30:00-05:00Vogue Weddings by Vera Wangwww.randomhouse.com<a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780307957061"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9780307957061" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780307957061">Vogue Weddings</a> Brides, Dresses, Designers<br/><b>Edited by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=74094">Hamish Bowles</a><br> <b>Foreword by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=160226">Vera Wang</a></h3><b>Hardcover</b>, 384 pages | Knopf | Photography - Subjects & Themes - Celebrations & Events; Photography - Subjects & Themes - Lifestyles; Photography - Fashion | <b>$85.00</b> | 978-0-307-95706-1 (0-307-95706-3)<p><p>A spectacular book of nearly 400 photographs of&#160;the weddings and wedding dresses of royalty, social figures, models, artists, actors, musicians and designers which have appeared in <i>Vogue</i>&#160;through the magazine&rsquo;s 120 year history. Here are ethereal brides photographed by Cecil Beaton, George Hoyningen-Huene, Baron de Meyer, Patrick Lichfield, Edward Steichen, Robert Doisneau, Tim Walker, Fran&ccedil;ois Halard, Patrick Demarchelier, Jonathan Becker, Norma Jean Roy, Mario Testino, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Irving Penn, Arthur Elgort, Steven Meisel, Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, Annie Leibovitz, Bruce Weber and Craig McDean among others. These photographers have captured&#160;brides across America and abroad, posed for formal portraits,&#160;or captured in the excitement of moment of their wedding day. <br><br> These images transport you to a myriad of romantic settings around the world, from grand social and royal weddings in storied castles, palaces, and cathedrals, to weddings by the sea or in the countryside.&#160; In the Introduction, Hamish Bowles brings his historian&rsquo;s eye to reveal fascinating behind-the-scenes details as he looks at the glamour of weddings past and present; while Mario Testino, Plum Sykes, Marina Rust and Sarah Mower tell us personal stories about their own weddings or memorable ones they attended.<br><br> Here are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in London; Charlene Wittstock and Prince Albert in Monaco; Carolina Herrera Jr., and&#160; Miguel B&aacute;ez Spinola in Spain; Jemma Kidd and Arthur Wellesley, the Earl of Mornington, in Barbados; Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars in Italy; Kate Moss and Jamie Hince in the Cotswolds; Lauren Bush and David Lauren at the RRL Ranch in Colorado; Marina Rust and Ian Connor in Maine; Lauren Davis and Andr&eacute;s Santo Domingo in Cartagena, Colombia as well as such iconic photos as Bianca and Mick Jagger in the car after their wedding in St. Tropez. A chapter on models&rsquo; weddings includes portraits of Natalia Vodianova, Coco Rocha, Maggie Rizer, Stella Tennant, Lara Stone and Cindy Crawford among others in their own wedding dress choices. Most imaginative are the fashion portfolios created by the magazine&rsquo;s editors of bridal photo shoots, many including couture, in The Vogue Wedding chapter. Meanwhile The Wedding Guide offers ten designers celebrated for their stylish and romantic designs, from Vera Wang to J. Crew.<br><br> <i>Vogue Weddings: Brides, Dresses, Designers</i> is a book that is not only informative, and rich with historical detail, but presents a dramatic collection of iconic, inspirational images.&#160;<br></p></p><br clear="all">http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=97803079570612012-10-30T00:30:00-05:00Cherry Blossoms by Ron Bluntwww.randomhouse.com<a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781426209215"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9781426209215" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781426209215">Cherry Blossoms</a> The Official Book of the National Cherry Blossom Festival<br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=157766">Ann McClellan</a><br> <b>Photographed by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=152307">Ron Blunt</a></h3><b>Hardcover</b>, 224 pages | National Geographic | Photography - Subjects & Themes - Celebrations & Events; Photography - Travel; Family & Relationships - Parenting | <b>$30.00</b> | 978-1-4262-0921-5 (1-4262-0921-5)<p>The book will feature approximately 15,000 words of text outlining the origins and the history of the Cherry Blossom Festival and will be illustrated with some historical photography showing the festival's evolution over the years. The majority of photographs will come from award-winning photographer Ron Blunt, whose work can be viewed at the following website: http://www.ronbluntphoto.com/.<br><br>This book will be a stunningly beautiful record of the nation's biggest springtime festival and an object d'art to grace coffee tables around the globe with a beautiful memory of the beauty and fragility of spring. As the 100th anniversary of the National Cherry Blossom Festival approaches in the Spring of 2012, millions of people from across the country will gather to revel in the beauty of the Cherry Blossoms. This book will provide more depth to the visitor's experience and will serve as a valuable keepsake from the festival for years to come. Capturing the true essence of spring, Blunt's striking photography will also allow those who are unable to travel to the festival the chance to experience the splendor of the blooming cherry blossoms through his photography.<br><br>This richly illustrated commemorative book will be the perfect gift for all those who desire to celebrate this nationally recognized event.</p><br clear="all">http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=97814262092152012-02-28T00:30:00-05:00Awkward Family Photos by Doug Chernackwww.randomhouse.com<a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780307592293"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9780307592293" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780307592293">Awkward Family Photos</a> <br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=113527">Mike Bender</a> and <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=116286">Doug Chernack</a></h3><b>Trade Paperback</b>, 192 pages | Three Rivers Press | Humor - Topic - Family; Humor - Form - Pictorial; Photography - Subjects & Themes - Celebrations & Events | <b>$15.00</b> | 978-0-307-59229-3 (0-307-59229-4)<p>Based on the hit website, AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com (&ldquo;painful, regrettable, horrifyingly awesome snaps of family bonding, you will laugh so hard that people in adjoining offices will ask what&rsquo;s wrong with you&rdquo;&mdash;<i>Esquire</i>), this full color book features never-before-seen photos and hilarious personal stories covering everything from uncomfortable moments with relatives, teen angst, sibling rivalry, and family vacations from hell. Cringe at the forced poses, bad hair, and matching outfits--all prompting us to look at our own families and celebrate the fact that we're not alone.&#160;Nothing says awkward better than an uncomfortable family photograph!</p><br clear="all">http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=97803075922932010-05-04T00:30:00-05:00